What are the responsibilities and job description for the Continuous Improvement Engineer position at Koroseal Interior Products?
Position Overview
The Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for ensuring performance and process development through Lean Six Sigma principles to drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence. This role involves planning, scheduling, and implementing continuous improvement activities on the production floor of a manufacturing facility. The Continuous Improvement Engineer will report directly to the Director of Operations and may require periodic travel to other company facilities as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
Identify opportunities for process improvement, waste removal, and cost reduction.
Plan, facilitate, and execute continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma tools (e.g., Kaizen events).
Lead, teach, and coach cross-functional teams on Lean Six Sigma methodology.
Collect, analyze, and communicate data-driven metrics to foster a continuous improvement culture.
Define program objectives, scope, and criteria for success while ensuring proper governance.
Evaluate and prioritize improvements based on effort and potential impact.
Secure employee commitment and establish clear implementation plans for change management.
Conduct detailed analyses to identify challenges, intervention priorities, and resource needs.
Develop and implement solutions, monitoring their progress to ensure expected benefits.
Resolve technical issues related to formulation, equipment, product compliance, and resource availability.
Skills & Qualifications:
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt is preferred
Strong analytical skills
Project management experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong verbal communication skills
Ability to lead a project
Must be able to sit for long periods of time
Ability to lift up to 20lbs safely
Other duties as assigned
Koroseal Total Rewards:
Vacation time, personal time, and 11 paid holidays
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance including a Flexible Savings Account
Company paid Short Term Disability & Life Insurance with supplemental options available for employees
401(k) with company match
Paid training and career development
Employee well-being benefits including robust EAP offering
Company events